Get ready to celebrate the 1920s with this month's picks, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Chicago! We had a blast dissecting these films and we hope you enjoy. Happy 2026!
Video reference: Mina Le's "Chicago (2002): the history of showgirl costumes"
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